Avoiding Apocalypse At All Costs – 9 min – UK 2020
Film makers Hazuan Hashim, Phil Maxwell have been collaborating with composer Lola Perrin since 2006. Their latest film was shot in eight countries covering Europe and Asia. Stunning imagery examines the reality of climate change today and reveals the environmental impact on different communities. Young children scavenging for recyclable materials on a landfill site in […]
International Workers Memorial Day 2020 | 6 mins |
Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don’t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic “accidents”. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. International Workers’ Memorial Day (IWMD) commemorates those workers. The theme for 2020 is Coronavirus. The disasterous ‘Herd immunity’ policy of […]
The Art of Resistance Seasonal Message 2020
Alternative #QueenSpeech, #ClimateChange, #BLM , #WomensRights, #SaveOgletShore, #ReclaimSocialCare #KeepNHSPublic #NHSPay15
Don’t Switch Us Off! | 2020 | 11 min 51s
A short film about Merseyside Pensioners resisting the removal of the free TV license for those aged 75 and above. The news that the free TV licence for over 75s is to end from 1st August 2020 is absolutely devasting for the millions of pensioners who rely on their television for information, entertainment and company. […]
MPATV – MARCH 2021 – 21 mins
The Art of Resistance presents Merseyside Pensioners Association TV (MPATV). “What a joy to hear people speaking with passion and clarity about things that matter without being patronised by a BBC or ITV reporter! Well done to Phil, Haz and the MPA. More please!” – KEN LOACH Commentary, observations and satire on contemporary events on […]
MPATV – May 2021 – 30 min
This edition of MPATV includes an exclusive interview with Legendary film director Ken Loach. The programme also covers the proposed new Royal Yacht, food poverty and Boris Johnson’s early years at Eton. The election of a new mayor for Liverpool is also covered together with the May Day rally and solidarity campaign for Palestine. Matt […]
MPATV – April 2021 – 28 mins
The ‘Art Of Resistance’ presents MPATV April 2021 featuring rapper and activist Lowkey, Merseyside stop the war, Greenham Common women, Robert Jenrick MP, Rees–Mogg MP, Merseyside Pensioners and more. Streaming live on Socialist Telly and Skwawkbox on Sunday 25th at 4pm. Also available on the Merseyside Pensioners YouTube channel. Merseyside Pensioners Association secretary Audrey White […]
MPATV – Ep. 4 – 30 mins
MPATV episode 4 covers a range of issues including the fight defending jobs at Liverpool University, air pollution, climate change and Palestine. We report on the ill fated attempt by Liverpool City Council to set up a private housing company – ‘Foundation Homes’ and the ongoing campaign to keep Council One Stop Shops open. Satire […]
MPATV – Episode 5 – 28 min
In this episode, we cover the campaign against privatisation of the NHS and the proposed arms fair in Liverpool. We also cover the Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign and the miners’ strike. Satire is provided by ‘Jerry the Plumber’ who talks to us from the house of Tony Blair. Written and presented by Phil Maxwell […]
MPATV | Ep. 6 | 32 min
An investigation into the extraordinary events surrounding the Arms Fair sponsored by Liverpool City Council. With Maxine Peake, Jeremy Corbyn and thousands of others! Written and presented by Phil Maxwell (NUJ) Produced and edited by Hazuan Hashim (BECTU)